The Champagne Challenge: Fried Chicken with Howlin' Ray's | Arts District: Saturday, October 25th at 7:00pm

18 guests will try 18 Champagne with Howlin Rays 

Howlin' Ray's is Los Angeles' top chicken venue with long wait times and we make it so easy to try one!!!  WARNING - each paying guest will get poured the equivalent of an entire BOTTLE of Champagne!  Yes we Saber!  Yes we crown a champ!!!  

The class lasts about 2 hours as we quickly taste, rate, and review the three wines and pick our favorites. 

*Please notify us if you have allergies or dietary restrictions with advance notice.

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Prior Wine List

• Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millenaires - Collection Crayeres, Champagne, France, 2007  
• Bollinger, La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France, 2005
• Dom Pérignon, Brut, Champagne, France, 2013
• Paul Bara, Special Club Blanc de Noirs Brut, Champagne, France, 2004
• Pierre Gimonnet et Fils, Special Club Extra Brut 'Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne, France, 2016
• Marc Hébrart, Special Club Millésimé 1er Cru Brut, Champagne, France, 2019
• Lanson, 'Clos Lanson', Blanc de Blancs Champagne, France, 2007
• Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs, Vintage Brut, Champagne, France, 2014
• Clotilde, Blancs de Blancs, Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV
• Veuve Clicquot, Ponsardin Vintage Brut, SMEG container, Champagne, France
• Costco NV
• Medici Ermete, "Phermento di Modena" Secco Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2022 (Pet-Nat)
• John Anthony, 'La Dame Michele' Blanc de Blancs, California
• Domaine Saint Vincent, Méthode Classique Rosé Brut, New Mexico, NV (Gruet)
• Veuve Fourny et Fils, Brut Rosé Premier Cru, Champagne, France, NV
• Domaine Ménard-Gaborit, Methode Traditionnelle Brut, Loire Valley, France, 2020
• Jansz, Premium Cuvée Brut, Tasmania, Australia, NV
• Bodegas Capita Vidal, 'Fuchs de Vidal' Bodega Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV

*We reserve the right to change the wine line up without notice. The price of this event is not based on any one champagne or sparkling. 

RECOMMENDED TIP - Only if earned -  This ticket does not include service tip.  Should the team deliver an exceptional experience - please tip accordingly. 

Location

Located in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, next to Bavel, Girl and the Goat and Blue Bottle Coffee,  The Private Event Classroom is the home of LearnAboutWine.com. The 2000 square foot loft space at 530 Molino (number #214) provides an intimate and modern setting to accompany the next steps in your journey into wine. Here you will explore the nuances and bold flavors of wines from all over the world, in a relaxed and discerning environment led by Ian Blackburn. Come and explore a new experience toward gaining an unparalleled appreciation of wine.  Please note:  there are no tickets available at the door.  All tickets to the learnaboutwine.com classroom events must be purchased in advance on the website and your name must be on the guest list for admission.  Please bring your id, no one under 21 years of age is permitted in the space.  

530 Molino St #214, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Our Policy

All tickets are non-refundable.  We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost.  Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wine at the dinner does not result in any type of credit or refund.  We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the dinner does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach the minimum.  Fewer bottles  / larger pours - you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event.  Cancellation due to illness is not allowed, you may however take food to go - or assign your seat to someone else without fee.  The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason.